Revisions to Alberta’s soil and groundwater remediation requirements came into effect on May 1, 2016, reports environmental law firm Willms & Shier.

Alberta will be issuing grants to 12 organizations through the Watershed Resiliency Restoration Program to improve flood and drought protection.

Grants have been awarded to 21 projects in 16 municipalities across Alberta to support the development of long-term resilience to flood and drought events. The

A new 57,745-square-foot community centre has opened in Clareview, Edmonton. The $122.8-million project was financed by the City of Edmonton ($104.3-million) and the Government of Alberta ($18.5-million), through its Municipal Sustainability Initiative. The project was built to meet LEED silver standards through the incorporation of green roofs, energy-efficient mechanical and lighting systems, and reduced water consumption.